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Science
The Institute of Zoology is the research
division of ZSL, specialising in scientific issues
relevant to the conservation of animal species and
their habitats.
The Institute is affiliated to the University of
Cambridge. Their partnership with the University
highlights the need to focus research into key
areas.
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New research has
found that protecting areas rich in wildlife
from development may have a significant
effect in preventing future disease
emergence in humans.
ZSL have their own Veterinary department.
Whether treating a white rhino for tooth
decay or pioneering artificial insemination
for Sumatran tigers, their Veterinary
Services department is at the heart of ZSL’s
commitment to animal welfare and
conservation.
ZSL’s vet team provide both clinical and
pathology facilities for ZSL London Zoo and
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
The department has grown steadily since
1951. State of the art animal hospitals have
been opened at ZSL London Zoo and ZSL
Whipsnade Zoo and the team now includes four
vets, five vet nurses, a pathologist, a
microbiologist, a technician and an
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To promote good health, Veterinary Services
operates a detailed programme of
preventative medicine, performing health
checks regularly to catch any potential
disorders early and working closely with the
zoo’s nutritionist to provide the animals
with a healthy diet.
The vets maintain a comprehensive database
of written and photographic clinical
records, which can be used to pre-empt
future illness and as a reference for vets
treating animals at other zoos and in the
wild.
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